
Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito
Traveler rating
4.6/5
Based on 5 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito worth booking?
Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito is a 4-hour experience in Quito, Ecuador, from $70 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 5 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.6/5 (5)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $70 per person
Enjoy a 4-hour private tour of the Pululahua Crater, one of the world's few inhabited volcanoes. After taking in the panoramic views of the caldera, travel to the heart of the world at the Inti Ñan Museum. Defy the laws
What you get
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito
- Bottle of purified water
- Professional bilingual Guide
About this experience
Enjoy a 4-hour private tour of the Pululahua Crater, one of the world's few inhabited volcanoes. After taking in the panoramic views of the caldera, travel to the heart of the world at the Inti Ñan Museum. Defy the laws of physics with unique experiments at Latitude 0° on this personalized journey, away from the crowds.
What's included
Included
- Private tour
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to centrally located hotels in Quito
- Bottle of purified water
- Professional bilingual Guide
Not included
- Entrance fee Mitad del Mundo Monument and Intiñan museum
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pick-off and drop-off outside of the city. The extra cost can range from $30 till $70 depending on the number of passengers and location
What you'll see and do
Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
We will begin the day with a comfortable pickup from your hotel in Quito, heading immediately north to ascend to the panoramic viewpoint of the Pululahua Volcano. Once there, you will marvel at the world's only inhabited and cultivated volcanic crater, offering a spectacular landscape for photography and hiking.
30 minutes here · Admission included
Mitad Del Mundo
Here, we will visit the imposing Equatorial Monument (Monumento Ecuatorial), a structure that celebrates the French Geodesic Mission, which determined the location of the Equator Line in 1736. You will have time to ascend the monument to enjoy a 360-degree view, and explore the handicraft shops, cultural exhibits, and local restaurants.
30 minutes here · Admission not included
Intinan Equator Museum
Our final stop is the Inti Ñan Solar Museum. Get ready for an engaging, interactive experience where an expert guide will demonstrate scientific experiments that only work at Latitude Zero. You will also discover Ecuador's ancestral cultures the perfect conclusion to our day before returning to your hotel in Quito.
60 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Grand Expedition
Driver + Professional Guide Transport Availability: Mini Van (5 pax + guide) or Mini Bus (6-10 pax + guide) Pickup included
Family and Friends
Driver guide MiniVan (H1, Staria) Pickup included
Mini Group
Driver guide SUV (Toyota, Renault, Kia) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Andean Roots Travel
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Operates in all weather conditions, weather may vary please dress appropriately
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 5 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
5 verified traveler reviews for Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great tour
Great tour, fun and informative and our guide was very flexible and allowed us to modify the tour to meet our needs.
Response from the operator: Excellent
via Viator
The Middle of the World
What a fun place to visit while in Ecuador. We already knew a lot of the history around this part of the world, but we still learned some new information while on our visit here. There is the original middle of the world (without the aid of GPS) as well as the new middle of the world using GPS. Going through the village there are many neat exercises you can do that show what happens while standing on the equator. Must see location if visiting Ecuador!
Response from the operator: Excellent
via Tripadvisor
hidden gem
make sure you go to the right venue this 1 is fun and interesting there is another tourist version, i paid only 4 dollars entrance and got a guided tour its a must do in quito enjoyed it thoroughly
Response from the operator: Excellente
via Tripadvisor
Very fun and interesting
This was a great way to spend our first day in Quito - low key and fun, close to town. The tour was interactive and educational. Our guide was great, but his English was hard to understand, so we really had to pay attention to what he was saying and even then sometimes only caught every third word or so he said, but he was very polite and attentive and I would still recommend the tour.
Response from the operator: Excellent
via Tripadvisor
Absolutely Fantastic!!! Pablo was...
<p>Absolutely Fantastic!!! Pablo was our guide and from beginning to end this day was more than we could have hoped for. Memories of a lifetime and we thank Pablo for every minute!!!</p>
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 10+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $70 to $150
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Quito.
How much does Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito cost?
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Prices start at $70 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Quito usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Quito is not rushed.
Is Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 5 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Quito, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 10. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 4-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Quito can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Quito and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Equator & Pululahua Crater: Private Guided Tour from Quito start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Quito within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Quito?
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On Outty we rank every Quito experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cotopaxi tour from Quito -horseback ride and hike-NO TOURISTY way, Baños Full Day Tour from Quito Including Entrances and Activities, Gastronomic and Cultural Walking Tour of Quito with Tastings. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Quito?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Quito?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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